It was always a piece of misdirection I think (and publicity for the book). Logan goes to offer his services to the team because James is dead and then after an issue long discussion with Heather they come to the conclusion she should take charge.

As far as my memory serves me there’s no real time between that promo and the issue for there to have been a change of direction.

The first issue of the “Old Man Hawkeye” monthly series is set for release in January. Each book will be illustrated by popular Marvel artist Marco Checchetto, whose work can currently be seen in Marvel’s ongoing “Star Wars: Captain Phasma” series.

Aside from the fact that Phasma’s a 4-issue mini, this is of note as both his Star Wars and Punisher work was excellent.

I dunno, I mean, they did make Green Arrow happen… everything’s possible =P

Hawkeye’s always been cool, but he’s also mostly been 2nd fiddle. Maybe sending the Avengers to the West Coast and making him team leader post-IW could give him a boost? =P

Or maybe just go ahead with the Thunderbolts. I’m not particularly fond of those characters, but I do like the name of the team, it’s very superhero-y in a very Disney way. You’d think they’d already started developping that franchise =/